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Ron Dennis, of Stuart, jokes around with a class of 3 year olds during Gertrude Walden Child Care Center's annual free Thanksgiving feast on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 at the center in Stuart. Dennis was volunteering with Revive Church, joining several others including the Stuart Police Department, the local NAACP chapter, employees with Martin Health System and more. "I think it's a great opportunity to work with the community," said volunteer Jesse Nasianceno. Stuart Police Chief David Dyess also believes the annual feast is a good opportunity to connect with residents. "It's important for the local community to see their local law enforcement to engage with them on a personal level," Dyess said. LEAH VOSS/TCPALM

Alice Chance (from left, of Stuart, Irene Moore and Jean Forest, both of Port St. Lucie, attended Gertrude Walden Child Care Center's annual free Thanksgiving feast on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 at the center in Stuart. Volunteers included the Stuart Police Department, the local NAACP chapter, employees with Martin Health System, Revive Church and more. "I think it's a great opportunity to work with the community," said volunteer Jesse Nasianceno. Stuart Police Chief David Dyess also believes the annual feast is a good opportunity to connect with residents. "It's important for the local community to see their local law enforcement to engage with them on a personal level," Dyess said. LEAH VOSS/TCPALM

Volunteers Matt Toomey (from left), Janeth Perez, and Jesse Nasianceno served food at Gertrude Walden Child Care Center's annual free Thanksgiving feast on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 at the center in Stuart. Volunteers included the Stuart Police Department, the local NAACP chapter, employees with Martin Health System, Revive Church and more. "I think it's a great opportunity to work with the community," said volunteer Jesse Nasianceno. Stuart Police Chief David Dyess also believes the annual feast is a good opportunity to connect with residents. "It's important for the local community to see their local law enforcement to engage with them on a personal level," Dyess said. LEAH VOSS/TCPALM

Denese Robertson (center), of Stuart, was served by Stuart Police Officer Matt Isham (from left), Chalimar Gregory, and Officer Amy Duran during Gertrude Walden Child Care Center's annual free Thanksgiving feast on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 at the center in Stuart. Volunteers included the Stuart Police Department, the local NAACP chapter, employees with Martin Health System, Revive Church and more. "I think it's a great opportunity to work with the community," said volunteer Jesse Nasianceno. Stuart Police Chief David Dyess also believes the annual feast is a good opportunity to connect with residents. "It's important for the local community to see their local law enforcement to engage with them on a personal level," Dyess said. LEAH VOSS/TCPALM

Tony Royal, of Port St. Lucie, was served at Gertrude Walden Child Care Center's nnual free Thanksgiving feast on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 at the center in Stuart. Volunteers included the Stuart Police Department, the local NAACP chapter, employees with Martin Health System, Revive Church and more. "I think it's a great opportunity to work with the community," said volunteer Jesse Nasianceno. Stuart Police Chief David Dyess also believes the annual feast is a good opportunity to connect with residents. "It's important for the local community to see their local law enforcement to engage with them on a personal level," Dyess said. LEAH VOSS/TCPALM

Gertrude Walden Child Care Center hosted their annual free Thanksgiving feast on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 at the center in Stuart. Volunteers included the Stuart Police Department, the local NAACP chapter, employees with Martin Health System, Revive Church and more. "I think it's a great opportunity to work with the community," said volunteer Jesse Nasianceno. Stuart Police Chief David Dyess also believes the annual feast is a good opportunity to connect with residents. "It's important for the local community to see their local law enforcement to engage with them on a personal level," Dyess said. LEAH VOSS/TCPALM

Stuart Police Chief David Dyess serves Anyla Byrd (left), 3, of Port St. Lucie and Omarion Williams, 3, of Stuart, during Gertrude Walden Child Care Center's annual free Thanksgiving feast on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 at the center in Stuart. Volunteers included the Stuart Police Department, the local NAACP chapter, employees with Martin Health System, Revive Church and more. "I think it's a great opportunity to work with the community," said volunteer Jesse Nasianceno. Stuart Police Chief David Dyess also believes the annual feast is a good opportunity to connect with residents. "It's important for the local community to see their local law enforcement to engage with them on a personal level," Dyess said. LEAH VOSS/TCPALM

Myla Reed, 3, and Ronysha Christian, 3, both of Stuart, ate a meal during Gertrude Walden Child Care Center's annual free Thanksgiving feast on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 at the center in Stuart. Volunteers included the Stuart Police Department, the local NAACP chapter, employees with Martin Health System, Revive Church and more. "I think it's a great opportunity to work with the community," said volunteer Jesse Nasianceno. Stuart Police Chief David Dyess also believes the annual feast is a good opportunity to connect with residents. "It's important for the local community to see their local law enforcement to engage with them on a personal level," Dyess said. LEAH VOSS/TCPALM

Gertrude Walden Child Care Center hosted their annual free Thanksgiving feast on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 at the center in Stuart. Volunteers included the Stuart Police Department, the local NAACP chapter, employees with Martin Health System, Revive Church and more. "I think it's a great opportunity to work with the community," said volunteer Jesse Nasianceno. Stuart Police Chief David Dyess also believes the annual feast is a good opportunity to connect with residents. "It's important for the local community to see their local law enforcement to engage with them on a personal level," Dyess said. LEAH VOSS/TCPALM

Gertrude Walden Child Care Center hosted their annual free Thanksgiving feast on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 at the center in Stuart. Volunteers included the Stuart Police Department, the local NAACP chapter, employees with Martin Health System, Revive Church and more. "I think it's a great opportunity to work with the community," said volunteer Jesse Nasianceno. Stuart Police Chief David Dyess also believes the annual feast is a good opportunity to connect with residents. "It's important for the local community to see their local law enforcement to engage with them on a personal level," Dyess said. LEAH VOSS/TCPALM

Gertrude Walden Child Care Center hosted their annual free Thanksgiving feast on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 at the center in Stuart. Volunteers included the Stuart Police Department, the local NAACP chapter, employees with Martin Health System, Revive Church and more. "I think it's a great opportunity to work with the community," said volunteer Jesse Nasianceno. Stuart Police Chief David Dyess also believes the annual feast is a good opportunity to connect with residents. "It's important for the local community to see their local law enforcement to engage with them on a personal level," Dyess said. LEAH VOSS/TCPALM

Gertrude Walden Child Care Center hosted their annual free Thanksgiving feast on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 at the center in Stuart. Volunteers included the Stuart Police Department, the local NAACP chapter, employees with Martin Health System, Revive Church and more. "I think it's a great opportunity to work with the community," said volunteer Jesse Nasianceno. Stuart Police Chief David Dyess also believes the annual feast is a good opportunity to connect with residents. "It's important for the local community to see their local law enforcement to engage with them on a personal level," Dyess said. LEAH VOSS/TCPALM

Gertrude Walden Child Care Center hosted their annual free Thanksgiving feast on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 at the center in Stuart. Volunteers included the Stuart Police Department, the local NAACP chapter, employees with Martin Health System, Revive Church and more. "I think it's a great opportunity to work with the community," said volunteer Jesse Nasianceno. Stuart Police Chief David Dyess also believes the annual feast is a good opportunity to connect with residents. "It's important for the local community to see their local law enforcement to engage with them on a personal level," Dyess said. LEAH VOSS/TCPALM

Gertrude Walden Child Care Center hosted their annual free Thanksgiving feast on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 at the center in Stuart. Volunteers included the Stuart Police Department, the local NAACP chapter, employees with Martin Health System, Revive Church and more. "I think it's a great opportunity to work with the community," said volunteer Jesse Nasianceno. Stuart Police Chief David Dyess also believes the annual feast is a good opportunity to connect with residents. "It's important for the local community to see their local law enforcement to engage with them on a personal level," Dyess said. LEAH VOSS/TCPALM

Gertrude Walden Child Care Center hosted their annual free Thanksgiving feast on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 at the center in Stuart. Volunteers included the Stuart Police Department, the local NAACP chapter, employees with Martin Health System, Revive Church and more. "I think it's a great opportunity to work with the community," said volunteer Jesse Nasianceno. Stuart Police Chief David Dyess also believes the annual feast is a good opportunity to connect with residents. "It's important for the local community to see their local law enforcement to engage with them on a personal level," Dyess said. LEAH VOSS/TCPALM

Gertrude Walden Child Care Center hosted their annual free Thanksgiving feast on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 at the center in Stuart. Volunteers included the Stuart Police Department, the local NAACP chapter, employees with Martin Health System, Revive Church and more. "I think it's a great opportunity to work with the community," said volunteer Jesse Nasianceno. Stuart Police Chief David Dyess also believes the annual feast is a good opportunity to connect with residents. "It's important for the local community to see their local law enforcement to engage with them on a personal level," Dyess said. LEAH VOSS/TCPALM

Gertrude Walden Child Care Center hosted their annual free Thanksgiving feast on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 at the center in Stuart. Volunteers included the Stuart Police Department, the local NAACP chapter, employees with Martin Health System, Revive Church and more. "I think it's a great opportunity to work with the community," said volunteer Jesse Nasianceno. Stuart Police Chief David Dyess also believes the annual feast is a good opportunity to connect with residents. "It's important for the local community to see their local law enforcement to engage with them on a personal level," Dyess said. LEAH VOSS/TCPALM

Gertrude Walden Child Care Center hosted their annual free Thanksgiving feast on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 at the center in Stuart. Volunteers included the Stuart Police Department, the local NAACP chapter, employees with Martin Health System, Revive Church and more. "I think it's a great opportunity to work with the community," said volunteer Jesse Nasianceno. Stuart Police Chief David Dyess also believes the annual feast is a good opportunity to connect with residents. "It's important for the local community to see their local law enforcement to engage with them on a personal level," Dyess said. LEAH VOSS/TCPALM

Gertrude Walden Child Care Center hosted their annual free Thanksgiving feast on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 at the center in Stuart. Volunteers included the Stuart Police Department, the local NAACP chapter, employees with Martin Health System, Revive Church and more. "I think it's a great opportunity to work with the community," said volunteer Jesse Nasianceno. Stuart Police Chief David Dyess also believes the annual feast is a good opportunity to connect with residents. "It's important for the local community to see their local law enforcement to engage with them on a personal level," Dyess said. LEAH VOSS/TCPALM

Gertrude Walden Child Care Center hosted their annual free Thanksgiving feast on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 at the center in Stuart. Volunteers included the Stuart Police Department, the local NAACP chapter, employees with Martin Health System, Revive Church and more. "I think it's a great opportunity to work with the community," said volunteer Jesse Nasianceno. Stuart Police Chief David Dyess also believes the annual feast is a good opportunity to connect with residents. "It's important for the local community to see their local law enforcement to engage with them on a personal level," Dyess said. LEAH VOSS/TCPALM

Gertrude Walden Child Care Center hosted their annual free Thanksgiving feast on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 at the center in Stuart. Volunteers included the Stuart Police Department, the local NAACP chapter, employees with Martin Health System, Revive Church and more. "I think it's a great opportunity to work with the community," said volunteer Jesse Nasianceno. Stuart Police Chief David Dyess also believes the annual feast is a good opportunity to connect with residents. "It's important for the local community to see their local law enforcement to engage with them on a personal level," Dyess said. LEAH VOSS/TCPALM

Gertrude Walden Child Care Center hosted their annual free Thanksgiving feast on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 at the center in Stuart. Volunteers included the Stuart Police Department, the local NAACP chapter, employees with Martin Health System, Revive Church and more. "I think it's a great opportunity to work with the community," said volunteer Jesse Nasianceno. Stuart Police Chief David Dyess also believes the annual feast is a good opportunity to connect with residents. "It's important for the local community to see their local law enforcement to engage with them on a personal level," Dyess said. LEAH VOSS/TCPALM

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“They’ve helped us out tremendously. Without them, we wouldn’t have made ends meet at the end of some months,” said Renee Gerold of Stuart (right) after she finished shopping for her Thanksgiving meal Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017, with the help of volunteer, Carol Markus of Sewall’s Point, at the House of Hope headquarters on Southeast Bonita Street in Stuart. The House of Hope will distribute hundreds of turkeys, Cornish hens, and pre-packaged Thanksgiving food boxes to needy families and individuals in Martin County during the Thanksgiving season. To see more photos, go to TCPalm.com. JEREMIAH WILSON/TCPALM